Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 37% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 32% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (562 ден) | 434 ден | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (377 ден) | 290 ден | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (216 ден) | 179 ден | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (50 ден) | 72 ден | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (149 ден) | 109 ден | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.88 (240 ден) | 77 ден | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.19 (259 ден) | 235 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (76 ден) | 44 ден | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (59 ден) | 42 ден | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (49 ден) | 55 ден | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (382 ден) | 411 ден | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (95 ден) | 82 ден | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (54 ден) | 38 ден | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 96% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (65,222 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €677 (41,937 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (9,086 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (41,271 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (30,050 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (4,939 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (627 ден) | 796 ден | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €320 (19,815 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (4,790 ден) | 5,313 ден | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (1,243 ден) | 328 ден | + 279% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (550 ден) | 181 ден | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 15% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (4,362 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (2,069 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (4,865 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (5,394 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 13% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (1,116,464 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (100 ден) | 77 ден | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (1,872 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (642 ден) | 284 ден | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 57% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (395 ден) | 133 ден | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (330 ден) | 242 ден | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (1,978 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (210 ден) | 154 ден | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (188 ден) | 173 ден | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (198 ден) | 172 ден | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (83 ден) | 48 ден | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (127 ден) | 93 ден | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (1,069 ден) | 234 ден | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 26% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bratislava | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (1,525 ден) | 892 ден | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,131 ден) | 647 ден | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (5,248 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (2,939 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (407 ден) | 253 ден | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (148 ден) | 85 ден | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (117 ден) | 116 ден | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (26,907 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (6 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (2,055 ден) | 2,408 ден | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (317 ден) | 140 ден | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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